Sunday, July 24, 2011

Chicken Fajita Salad


Delicious "Eata Fajita Salad" from Janet and Greta Podleski's Crazy Plates.

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup low fat sour cream
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp lime juice, DIVIDED
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
  • 1 cup sliced green bell pepper
  • 1 cup sliced red bell pepper
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 2 Tbsp chopped, fresh cilantro
  • 8 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup (2 oz) shredded, reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

Directions
  1. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, 1 1/2 Tbsp of the lime juice, sugar, chili powder and cumin.
  2. Refrigerate dressing until ready to use.
  3. Spray a large, non-stick skillet with non-stick spray.
  4. Cook and stir chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink.
  5. Continue to cook until chicken is lightly browned.
  6. Add peppers and onions and cook for three more minutes.
  7. Add salsa and cook for two more minutes.
  8. Stir in remaining 1 Tbsp lime juice and cilantro.
  9. Mix well.
  10. Remove from heat.
  11. Divide lettuce among 4 serving plates.
  12. Top with warm chicken mixture.
  13. Spoon dressing over salad.
  14. Sprinkle with cheese.
4 servings, 6 PP each.  Original recipe:
250 calories, 4.8 g fat, 2.2 g saturated fat, 35.4 g protein, 16.9 g carbohydrates, 3.9 g fibre, 77.8 mg cholesterol, 387.2 mg sodium, 17% calories from fat.